Description
This Everything Bagel Pizza with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese offers a delightful twist on traditional pizza by combining the beloved flavors of an everything bagel with the freshness of smoked salmon, cream cheese, cucumbers, and capers. The pizza features a crispy, golden crust seasoned with an everything bagel spice mix and topped with whipped dill cream cheese and vibrant fresh toppings, making it a perfect savory brunch or light meal option.
Ingredients
Everything Bagel Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
- 1/2 tsp white sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp dried garlic (optional)
- 1/4 tsp dried onion (optional)
- 1 tsp flaked sea salt, as preferred
Pizza Dough & Base
- 1/2 recipe Easy Same Day Pizza Dough
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 8 oz cold-smoked salmon (or lox as substitute)
- 16 g (about 1/4th of an) English cucumber, peeled into ribbons
- 100 g fresh tomatoes, sliced (about 2 small Campari tomatoes)
- 1 tbsp non-pariel capers
- Fresh dill, to garnish
- Flaked sea salt, to garnish
- Cracked black pepper, to garnish
Instructions
- Make the Everything Bagel Seasoning: Combine poppy seeds, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and flaked sea salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and set a baker’s half sheet pan to the side.
- Shape the Dough: Roll or hand-stretch the pizza dough. For a classic pie shape with a thicker crust, hand-stretch the dough by rubbing olive oil onto your hands to prevent tearing. Flatten the dough into a disk and gently stretch it outward with your fingertips, rotating until you achieve the preferred size. If using a rolling pin, roll the dough between two parchment sheets or use flour to prevent sticking. Transfer the shaped dough to the prepared baking sheet on parchment paper.
- Dock the Dough: Using a fork or docking roller, prick the surface of the dough evenly to prevent large bubbles from forming during baking.
- Season and Oil the Crust: Brush the dough lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle the outer edge of the dough with the reserved everything bagel seasoning to create the signature flavored crust.
- Bake the Pizza Crust: Place the dough in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust turns a light golden brown and is evenly cooked. Remove and set aside to cool.
- Prepare Whipped Dill Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, whip the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until soft and fluffy. Add chopped fresh dill and cracked black pepper toward the end and mix until combined.
- Assemble the Pizza: Once the crust is cooled, spread the whipped dill cream cheese evenly over the dough within the seasoned edge. Top with cold-smoked salmon slices, tomato slices, cucumber ribbons, and capers.
- Garnish and Serve: Add a final sprinkle of fresh dill, flaked sea salt, and cracked black pepper on top as desired. Slice and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator to enjoy cold.
Notes
- The dried garlic and onion in the everything bagel seasoning can be omitted if you have intolerance.
- You can substitute cold-smoked salmon with lox if preferred.
- Use a rolling pin for an even thickness or hand-stretch for a classic pie shape with a thicker crust edge.
- Docking the dough is important to prevent large bubbles when baking.
- Make sure the pizza crust cools before adding cream cheese and toppings to prevent melting.
- Refrigerate leftovers and consume within 24 hours for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
